PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Man Schultz (ranked 24799 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rin Nakanichi (ranked 6191 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Schultz
vs
Nakanichi

192 cm
18
193 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

186 cm
18
187 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Hates pizza

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter fighter
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Man Schultz!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Rin Nakanichi!
The judges for this bout are Alec Ball, William Peck and Elvis Blanc.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Schultz drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.

Schultz is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Schultz with a flurry of punches that miss.
Nakanichi has his hands on Schultz's head, controlling the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Schultz trying to control the position from guard on top but Nakanichi is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Nakanichi wants to sweep here but Schultz controlling him for the moment.
Nakanichi pulls Schultz in to control the position.
Schultz tries to stand but Nakanichi is controlling from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nakanichi looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Nakanichi is trying to keep Schultz in close.
Nakanichi might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Schultz haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Nakanichi is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.

That's one minute gone in the round.

The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.

Schultz clinches with his opponent.

Schultz lands a takedown into guard.
Schultz won't allow Nakanichi to sweep him here.
Nakanichi avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Nakanichi manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Schultz manages to get himself to full guard.

Schultz is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Nakanichi controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Schultz trying to control the position.
Nakanichi sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Schultz looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Nakanichi sitting in guard here, content to control.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Schultz is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Schultz keeping full guard, as Nakanichi tries to pass.
Nakanichi is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.

The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.

Schultz gets the takedown into side control.
Nakanichi manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Schultz wants to get back to his feet.
The fighters are battling for position here. Nakanichi manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Schultz is fighting to break Nakanichi's control of his arms but Nakanichi is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Nakanichi wants to sweep but no luck.
Nakanichi pulls Schultz in close to prevent any damage.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Nakanichi manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Schultz manages to get himself to full guard.

Nakanichi is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Man Schultz dominated that round.
That's time! Schultz's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Schultz drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Nakanichi is looking to regain half guard here but Schultz keeps moving and retains side control.
Nakanichi holding on.
Nakanichi tries to buck Schultz off but Schultz is having none of it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nakanichi keeps trying to improve his position.
Nakanichi managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Schultz.
Schultz working away.
Nakanichi tries to improve position but can't.
Schultz is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Nakanichi can do to turn this around?

That's one minute gone in the round.
Nakanichi gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Schultz looks to score some points with some ground and pound.

Schultz is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Nakanichi is just riding it out for now. Schultz eventually gives up the hold.
Nakanichi is trying to maintain the position but Schultz is very close to passing his half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Nakanichi tries to roll over but Schultz keeps him under control.
Nakanichi is still trying to improve position.
Nakanichi tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Schultz has advanced to mount. Uh oh.
Nakanichi tries to hold on but Schultz pushes him away.
Nakanichi is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Nakanichi wants to control but Schultz is having none of it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nakanichi is squirming around, avoiding Schultz's attempts to control the action.
Nakanichi tries to hold on but Schultz postures up.
Man Schultz overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Nakanichi manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Nakanichi keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Nakanichi wants to control but Schultz is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Nakanichi is controlling Schultz's trapped leg to prevent Schultz from advancing to side control.
Schultz prevents Nakanichi from improving his position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nakanichi moves into full guard.
Nakanichi is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.

Nakanichi controlling the action here.
Nakanichi's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Schultz is trying to get back to full guard.
Nakanichi is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Schultz is looking to control Nakanichi's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Schultz avoid being mounted?
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Man Schultz dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!

Schultz drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Nakanichi is looking to reverse the position.
Nakanichi is not content to let Schultz control the position.
Nakanichi is looking to reverse the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nakanichi controls the position for a moment.
Nakanichi is looking to reverse the position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Nakanichi is trying to control Schultz's posture but Schultz avoids it.
Nakanichi tries to bench press Schultz off him but Schultz keeps the position.
Schultz sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Nakanichi is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
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Nakanichi is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Schultz is one step ahead and moves to full mount!
Nakanichi gets back to half guard.
Nakanichi is trying to maintain the position but Schultz is very close to passing his half guard.

Schultz is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Nakanichi defends it well.
Schultz prevents Nakanichi from improving his position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nakanichi keeping control of the position.

Schultz is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Nakanichi is just riding it out for now. Schultz eventually gives up the hold.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

Schultz is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Nakanichi defends it well.
Nakanichi manages to get to full guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Schultz has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Nakanichi is proving hard to escape from.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Nakanichi is on top in guard.

Nakanichi is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Schultz is trying to control the position but Nakanichi postures up.
Nakanichi engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.

Schultz looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.

Schultz is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Nakanichi defends well.
Nakanichi controlling from the top position.
Let's hope that Nakanichi has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.

The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.

Nakanichi shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Schultz manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Nakanichi pushes down on Schultz's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Rin Nakanichi has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Man Schultz is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

Nakanichi wants to work for an arm triangle but Schultz is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.

And that's the end of the fight!
Rin Nakanichi comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Schultz has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 29:28
Judge William Peck scores the fight 29:28
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Man Schultz!